For four decades, Waterford has held to a simple belief: students learn best when they’re free to ask questions, take risks, and explore. Your gift to the Waterford Fund keeps that belief alive—fueling the momentum behind every classroom, every team, and every teacher who pushes a student to look a little further.
Every gift goes to work immediately, strengthening the experience of every student and supporting the faculty and staff who show up for them each day. It’s how we stimulate intellect, ignite passion, and shape character—and how we keep preparing students to lead lives of meaning and purpose.
A gift to the Waterford Fund is never just a gift. It’s a spark, added to thousands of others, that keeps this community exploring, growing, and reaching further than it could alone. Fuel the exploration. Make a gift today.
The Waterford Fund is Waterford School’s largest annual fundraising initiative and gives the entire Waterford community—including parents, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni, faculty, and staff—an opportunity to partner with us as we seek to send the next generation of leaders into the world to pursue lives of meaning and purpose.
Every gift goes to work immediately, fueling teaching and learning across every division, making it a top philanthropic priority for the school. When you give to the Waterford Fund, you make a powerful statement to our community that you care deeply about Waterford. Together, we can advance our liberal arts mission and strengthen a culture where intellectual curiosity and character development thrive.
Discover how the Waterford Endowment makes a difference
Give the gift of your timeand talents by serving on theWaterford Fund Council
Waterford honors the generosity of our annual fund donors through the following Giving Circles. You can even become a member through a recurring monthly gift.
There are many ways to make a charitable contribution to The Waterford School and each type of gift has potential tax benefits to the donor who itemizes deductions. The descriptions below are intended to inform of the different options available. This information is not intended to provide specific financial or tax advice. Individuals should seek advice from their personal financial advisors.
Make your gift by credit card or direct debit by clicking here.
Check: Send a check payable to Waterford School to the address below. Please note any designation for your gift in the memo line.
Waterford School Attn: Development Office1480 East 9400 SouthSandy, UT 84093
Many donors may realize substantial tax advantages by transferring gifts of appreciated stock to the school. Gifts of securities are valued at the median price on the date of transfer to Waterford. Capital gains on the amount of appreciation may be avoided and, depending on the donor’s personal tax situation, he or she may receive a tax deduction for the full market value of the stock. For details on how to make a gift of securities to Waterford, please contact the Development Office.
Many individuals discover that they can make a substantial gift to Waterford through a bequest provision, a life income gift or a trust. The Development Office can provide details about the planned giving vehicles that are available. There are tax advantages associated with each type of gift and individuals should seek the advice of their own financial advisor before creating or revising an estate plan. Please contact the Development Office for more information.
Corporate matching gifts are a great way for Waterford alumni, parents and friends to maximize personal contributions and increase the impact of their donation. By taking advantage of a matching gift, you may be able to double or triple the amount of a contribution.
Each company has its own guidelines for matching, but most are simple:
Please contact the Development Office with any questions.
Endowment growth is a strategic priority for Waterford. Giving to the endowment provides a unique opportunity to you as a donor to make a dramatic impact on a part of the Waterford experience that you care about the most.
Please contact us at development@waterfordschool.org.
Celebrate 5 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2021. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Register for the Class of 2021 Reunion
Celebrate 10 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2016. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Register for the Class of 2016 Reunion
Celebrate 15 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2011. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Register for the Class of 2011 Reunion
Celebrate 20 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2006. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Register for the Class of 2006 Reunion
Celebrate 25 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2001. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Register for the Class of 2001 Reunion
Come together with Waterford alumni from across the entire 1990s for an evening of reconnecting and reminiscing! This combined reunion is a chance to celebrate the friendships, memories, and moments that made your Waterford years so special. Enjoy hearty appetizers and a variety of drinks, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, while catching up with old friends and sharing laughs about your school days.
Register for the 90’s Reunion
Saturday, May 16 | 7:30 – 11:30 AM | Murray Science Center
We’re bringing back birding! Who remembers the Class IX Bird Project? Don’t miss your chance to join this fun, family-friendly event with Mark Bromley, James Harris, Mike Johnson ‘88, and Bekka Joslin. We will meet at Waterford and take a bus together. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars (we will have extras on hand if you don’t have your own).
Register Here!
Friday, May 15 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM | East Field
We’re excited to see Waterford Alumni at our annual Alumni Soccer Game! This Waterford tradition gives former players the chance to return to the field, reconnect with old teammates, and showcase their skills in a friendly atmosphere. Whether you played with us just a few years ago or several decades ago, we look forward to seeing you back on the field. Make sure to bring friends and family to cheer you on!
Friday, May 15 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Main Quad | No Registration Required
Join us for a fun BBQ bash at Waterford with current families and Waterford staff and faculty. It’s a great way to connect with your Waterford classmates and enjoy delicious food before the Alumni Soccer Game!
No registration is needed for the Spring BBQ. Please join us!
Friday, May 15 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Haught Visual Arts Gallery at Waterford | No Registration Required
Waterford has always been a place where creativity thrives. Join us for the first-ever Alumni Art Show in the Haught Visual Arts Gallery and reconnect with the creative spirit that shaped your time here. This exhibition features work by 16 Waterford Alumni artists, reflecting a range of disciplines, perspectives, and practices.
Brief Remarks at 4:00 pm will be offered by Gallery Manager and Curator Charlie Tadlock, followed by remarks from some of the Alumni Artists.
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Friday, May 15 | 2:15 – 3:30 PM | Miller Student Commons | Registration Highly Recommended
Ever wish you could go back and sit in your favorite class one more time? This Alumni Weekend, you can. We’re bringing you back “Back to Class” where you’ll have the chance to slip into a real, live Upper School classroom and experience Waterford exactly as it exists today. Same teachers, same energy, same magic. Come relive the feeling.
Friday, May 15 | 12:45– 1:00 PM | Miller Student Commons | No Registration Required
Don’t leave lunch just yet. Immediately following the Kick-Off, Head of School Andrew Menke will take a few minutes to share what’s been happening at Waterford; the changes, the milestones, and the exciting things on the horizon. It’s a chance to hear straight from the source about the school you helped shape and where it’s headed next. No sign-up needed, just pull up a seat.
Friday, May 15 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Miller Student Commons | No Registration Required
Kick off Alumni Weekend the right way — with good food and even better company. Join us in the new Miller Student Commons for Waterford’s all-inclusive dining experience, and spend the lunch hour reconnecting with the faculty who made your time here unforgettable. Pull up a chair, catch up with old favorites, and let the weekend begin. No registration is required for this event.
Friday, May 15 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Miller Student Commons | No Registration Required
For many of you, Assistant Head of School, Todd Winters, was the first person who ever showed you and your parents around our 41 acre campus. Now he’s back to do it again! Todd will lead you through Waterford’s beautiful newest additions and recent transformations, giving you a firsthand look at what your years here helped build. Whether it’s your first tour with Todd or your second, you won’t want to miss this one.